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3-year budget approved
ROME – The body of the General Chapter overwhelmingly approved a budget on Nov. 16 for the operation of the International Fraternity over the next
A vocation to be with and among people – an untiring prayer
Fr. Massimo Fusarelli, the minister general of the OFM friars, began his General Chapter homily Nov. 16 by thanking the Lord “for the gift of
Friar praises OFS while YouFra spreads joy
The day began with enthusiasm and a shared sense of hope and mission, thanks in part to the minister general of the Conventual Franciscan friars
Panelists: Love of God, Love for Others, Love of Self
LOVE OF GOD ROME — A panel discussion on several types of love was among the highlights of the General Chapter on Nov. 14. Former
Singing friar urges OFS to be counter-cultural
In addition to being minister general of the Third Order Regular friars, Amando Trujillo Cano, TOR, is a singer/songwriter. So, it didn’t come as a
Keynote presentation addresses our response to God’s love
Delivering the General Chapter’s keynote address, Michèle Altmeyer, OFS, first pointed to Saint Paul’s comment on Jesus: “He loved us.” And “so begins Pope Francis’